Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

CyrusOne•Lebanon, OH

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr Facility Manager, the Maintenance Planner & Scheduler works as a team member in an Operations & Maintenance organization providing services in a 24/7/365 environment. The role plans and prepares resources, coordinates schedules with site groups, and supports the execution of preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance while minimizing interruptions to production operations. The position supports operations of the data center and any assigned non-data-center spaces. The role manages maintenance plans, schedules, work orders, materials, spare-parts inventory, and related documentation. It coordinates with Engineering, Operations, Management, and Customers to ensure work is prepared and completed on time. The position also supports capital projects, site outages, root-cause investigations, safety, and environmental and quality efforts. The work environment is fast-paced, may involve stress, requires lifting up to 50 pounds, and includes availability for after-hours work needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of industrial, data center, or other related industry experience.
At least three years of maintenance and supervisory experience.
At least three years of maintenance planner/scheduler experience.
Familiarity with change-management processes, work-order control procedures, and computerized maintenance management systems.
Working knowledge of plant equipment, including control systems, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, and instrumentation.
Maintenance and repair equipment background sufficient to plan daily maintenance department activities.
Ability to use personal computers, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Strong attention to detail.
Good time-management skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Availability for after-hours work needs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certifications in a technical or maintenance-related discipline preferred.
Knowledge of Visio and AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks in data center operations and any assigned non-data-center spaces, reporting to the Sr Facility Manager.
Plan and schedule submitted work orders and ensure scheduled work is properly prepared.
Maintain open communication across facility Management, Operations, and Engineering.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Customers to complete scheduled maintenance on time.
Manage materials planning, project planning, and execution at both micro and macro levels.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and execution of plant capital projects.
Manage and monitor spare-parts inventory and coordinate effective sourcing and purchasing.
Manage the CMMS, ensuring work is scheduled and materials are available; close and review work orders, including personnel, parts, labor hours, and work details.
Develop and review revised SOPs, job plans, and work plans for relevant work areas.
Schedule major and minor site outages, including maintenance shutdowns, while minimizing operational impact.
Develop, manage, communicate, and execute maintenance plans and master schedules to use materials, time, labor, and capacity effectively.
Coordinate maintenance work planning and scheduling among Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to support efficient workflow and minimize plant-throughput impact.
Conduct root-cause investigations of reactive maintenance issues and coordinate analysis and solutions to mitigate future failures.
Organize maintenance processes that support a culture of safety and site quality and environmental efforts.
Plan for contracted support based on available labor and skill sets and the timely completion of tasks.
Evaluate, create, and implement detailed maintenance SOPs and manage supporting department documentation.
Sometimes move equipment and supplies.
Notify managers about the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.